Denison, IA
- Elevation
- 1,287 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Denison is a friendly county seat set along the Boyer River in western Iowa's rolling farmland. Home to around 8,400 people, the city acts as the main commercial and community hub for Crawford County. It offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life, anchored by steady local employers in agriculture and food processing, well-kept neighborhoods, and plenty of open Midwestern space.
Families are supported by the Denison Community School District, which brings together kids from town and the neighboring rural areas. Downtown Denison holds a lot of local pride as the hometown of Oscar-winning actress Donna Reed, with a charming central square, a community arts center, and regular local events. U.S. Route 30 runs right through the city, providing an easy connection to Carroll and surrounding communities across western Iowa.
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